RDA

June 2026 RDA Toolkit Release

Like the February release, the June 2026 release is another light one. It includes a the addition of a few examples to guidance on normalized transcription. Updates and corrections were made to policy statements from the British Library, the U.S. Library of Congress - PCC, RMBS, OLAC, MLA, and the National Library of New Zealand.

"New" in white against a blue background; "Release" in blue against a yellow backgrounde

Webinars for African Cataloguers: An Introduction to RDA

Wider Community Engagement Officer Getaneh Alemu (pictured) is looking forward to welcoming cataloguers across Africa to a 2-part webinar series designed with their working context in mind. Education and Orientation Officer Elisa Sze will deliver these interactive sessions and is looking forward to meeting colleagues online. 

Getaneh Alemu, standing in front of a map showing the UK, Europe, and Africa.

¿Qué hay que saber sobre el Reloj de Cuenta Regresiva?

El reloj de la cuenta regresiva para el RDA Toolkit Original comenzó a medianoche del 11 de mayo, hora de Hawái-Aleutianas (UTC -10). En este breve seminario web se explicará qué significa el reloj de cuenta regresiva para las instituciones de catalogación; qué pasará con el RDA Toolkit Original; y cómo realizar la transición a RDA Oficial.

Filiberto Felipe Martinez Arellano, a man with salt and pepper hair and glasses, is sitting at a modern desk, wearing a grey suit, white shirt and red tie, and is smiling at the camera.